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Uganda‘s leading independent media group said on Sunday that its operations had been disrupted after the country’s army chief ordered the closure of its newspapers, television station and radio outlets.
The affected organisation, Nation Media Group, said its offices in the capital, Kampala, were under military siege, with armed soldiers stationed outside its premises.
Army chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of President Yoweri Museveni, announced on social media that NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor, both part of the Nation Media Group, had been shut down with immediate effect.
NTV and Moniter are being shut down from today!
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) June 27, 2026
“NTV and Moniter (sic) are being shut down from today!” Muhoozi Kainerugaba wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
According to the media group, the crackdown also affected its other outlets, including Dembe FM, Spark TV, KFM and The East African.
Kainerugaba said he did not support a free press in Uganda, arguing that the media should operate under the guidance of those aligned with the country’s ruling establishment.
In Uganda, I DO NOT believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution.
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) June 27, 2026
He further stated that NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor would remain closed until he authorised their reopening, adding that all media organisations in the country would be required to comply with new rules.
Both NTV and Moniter will not re-open without my permission.
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) June 27, 2026
“In Uganda, I DO NOT believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution,” Kainerugaba said.
“Both NTV and Moniter (sic) will not re-open without my permission… From now on ALL media in Uganda will follow the rules!”
